CMMI Level 5 Certification for Wipro Arabia

Bahrain – KSA, December 04, 2012: Wipro Arabia Ltd. (WAL), a joint venture between Wipro Limited and Dar Al Riyadh, has announced that it has been assessed at the highest maturity Level 5 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration for CMMI – DEV (Development) V 1.3 rating. WAL has been assessed by KPMG as per SCAMPI A (Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement) methodology, a rigorous assessment framework. This is the highest maturity level any organization can obtain for CMMI.

This certification reiterates that the processes, mechanism, infrastructure in WAL are in line with the CMMI framework. It also highlights the capability of the organization to demonstrate its ability to handle projects in a matured way, predict outcomes in advance and take corrective actions. This re-enforces Wipro’s best-in-class processes related to design, development and maintenance of software. WAL is the organization Unit in Wipro to be assessed in CMMI Development V1.3.

Wipro Arabia Ltd. was first assessed in 2009 for CMMI Development V 1.2 Maturity level 3 and is now assessed for CMMI Development V 1.3 Maturity level 5. Wipro engaged KPMG in April 2011 for periodic validation of level of preparedness.
Thomas George, General Manager & Business Development Head, KSA and Bahrain, Wipro Arabia Ltd. said, “We are happy to have received this recognition. It reinforces our capability in project management which enables us to deliver the best software solutions and services to our customers.”

Wipro Arabia Limited (WAL) is a joint venture between Wipro Limited and Dar Al Riyadh, one of the Kingdoms most respected and admired organization. Over the years, Wipro along with Dar Al Riyadh has made significant inroads with seamless service delivery to set up a strong client base in the region along with footprints in UAE & Bahrain.